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OutBack Power FLEXware PV8 Combiner Box (FWPV-8)
Model: FWPV-8 · SKU: FWPV-8
Prepared Oct 29, 2026
Common specifications
| Device type | PV combiner box (one circuit; up to 8 150 VDC breakers or up to 6 600 VDC fuse holders)Source [1] |
|---|---|
| PV string inputs | Not documented |
| Voltage rating | Not documented |
| Current rating | Not documented |
| Included breakers or fuses | Not documented |
| Enclosure | Outdoor Rainproof, NEMA 3RSource [1] |
| AC / DC rating | Not documented |
| Interrupt rating | Not documented |
| Safety listing | ETL Listed to UL1741, UL67, CSA22.2 #29Source [1] |
| Mounting | Vertical wall mount, pole mount or sloped roof mount to 14 degrees incline (3 in 12 roof pitch)Source [1] |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| Enclosure volume | 8.93 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions |
| Warranty term | Not documented |
All recorded specifications
| Device type | PV combiner box (one circuit; up to 8 150 VDC breakers or up to 6 600 VDC fuse holders)Documented claim ConditionsPage 1 titles the series "FLEXware ™ PV Combiner Box Series", "Advanced Photovoltaic Combiner". The FWPV-8 column prints "One Circuit" for Number of Separate Circuits, "Up to 8" for Number of 150VDC Breakers and "Up to 6" for Number of 600VDC Fuse Holders. These are the positions the box accommodates; the sheet does not say breakers or fuses are included. Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Number of Separate Circuits, Number of 150VDC Breakers, Number of 600VDC Fuse Holders Page 1 titles the series "FLEXware ™ PV Combiner Box Series", "Advanced Photovoltaic Combiner". The FWPV-8 column prints "One Circuit" for Number of Separate Circuits, "Up to 8" for Number of 150VDC Breakers and "Up to 6" for Number of 600VDC Fuse Holders. These are the positions the box accommodates; the sheet does not say breakers or fuses are included. Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Number of Separate Circuits, Number of 150VDC Breakers, Number of 600VDC Fuse Holders |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 233 W × 387 H × 99 L mm9.17 W × 15.2 H × 3.9 L in convertedCalculated38.7 x 23.3 x 9.9 cm x 10 mm/cm = 387 x 233 x 99 mm ConditionsPrinted as "Unit 15.2 x 9.2 x 3.9 / 38.7 x 23.3 x 9.9" (H x W x L, in/cm); the centimeter figures are recorded in millimeters. Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Dimensions H x W x L (in/cm) Printed as "Unit 15.2 x 9.2 x 3.9 / 38.7 x 23.3 x 9.9" (H x W x L, in/cm); the centimeter figures are recorded in millimeters. Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Dimensions H x W x L (in/cm) |
| Enclosure | Outdoor Rainproof, NEMA 3RDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Outdoor Rainproof, NEMA 3R"; page 1 describes a "UL type 3R powder coated aluminum chassis". Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Enclosure Rating Printed as "Outdoor Rainproof, NEMA 3R"; page 1 describes a "UL type 3R powder coated aluminum chassis". Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Enclosure Rating |
| Mounting | Vertical wall mount, pole mount or sloped roof mount to 14 degrees incline (3 in 12 roof pitch)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Vertical wall mount, pole mount or sloped roof mount to 14 degrees incline (3 in 12 roof pitch)". Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Mounting Options Printed as "Vertical wall mount, pole mount or sloped roof mount to 14 degrees incline (3 in 12 roof pitch)". Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Mounting Options |
| Safety listing | ETL Listed to UL1741, UL67, CSA22.2 #29Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "ETL Listed to UL1741, UL67, CSA22.2 #29". Manufacturer claim recorded as printed; no listing directory was read. Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Certifications Printed as "ETL Listed to UL1741, UL67, CSA22.2 #29". Manufacturer claim recorded as printed; no listing directory was read. Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Certifications |
| Weight | 2 kg4.4 lb convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Unit 4.4 / 2.0" (lbs/kg); the shipping weight is printed as "Shipping 5.5 / 2.5". Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Weight (lbs/kg) Printed as "Unit 4.4 / 2.0" (lbs/kg); the shipping weight is printed as "Shipping 5.5 / 2.5". Read from the FWPV-8 column (the first of two). Location: Page 2, FLEXware PV Combiner Box Specifications, Weight (lbs/kg) |
Warranty
Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- OutBack Power FLEXware PV Combiner Box Series (FLEXware PV8, FLEXware PV12) specification sheet (02/12)Official datasheet · Revision 02/12 (February 2012) · Checked Oct 28, 2026http://outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/0105122021204FLEXwarePV8PV12_SpecSheet_02.2012_lr.pdf